LA HB165

Bill

LA HB165

Provides relative to marijuana paraphernalia (EN DECREASE LF EX See Note)

Introduced
02/26/2024

In Committee
05/14/2024

Crossed Over
04/15/2024

Passed
05/30/2024

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/19/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1025(A)(1), (B), and (C) and to enact R.S. 40:1025(E), relative to penalties for transactions in drug related objects; to reduce the penalty for possession or use of marijuana drug paraphernalia; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Louisiana law to reduce the penalties for possession or use of marijuana drug paraphernalia. Specifically, it reduces the fine for a first offense from up to $300 to $100, and it reduces the potential imprisonment from up to 15 days to a fine only. The bill also reduces the penalties for second and subsequent offenses, limiting them to fines only. This change applies to paraphernalia used solely for the personal use of marijuana or its derivatives.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Delisha Boyd (D)*, Tehmi Chassion (D),

Last Action

Effective date: 08/01/2024. (on 06/19/2024)

Official Document

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=24rs&b=HB165&sbi=y

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=24rs&b=HB165&sbi=y
Analysis - Resume Digest for HB165	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1385127
BillText	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1382703
Fiscal Note - HB165 Enrolled	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1380220
BillText	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1379657
Analysis - Summary of Senate Amendments to HB165	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1377195
Senate Committee Amendment #3457 JUDC Proposed	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1373973
Analysis - Senate Green Sheet Digest for HB165	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1374668
Fiscal Note - HB165 Engrossed With Senate Cmte Amendments	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1374432
Senate Committee Amendment #3438 JUDC Draft	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1373854
Fiscal Note - HB165 Engrossed	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1362848
BillText	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1362358
Analysis - Digest of HB165 Engrossed	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1362612
Fiscal Note - HB165 Original	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1353330
BillText	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1346576
Analysis - Digest of HB165 Original	https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1346596

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